Whats
not to like in Pakoras ? (aka Pakodas in South India) - these gramflour
fritters are popular as street food as well as quick snacks for both kids or
unexpected guests. Yes, moderation is the key. We dont deep fry even puris that
often but when I made these, they flew off the shelf (rather pan) in no time...
Addition
of fenugreek leaves was a last minute brain wave (call it requirement) as I had run
out of onions (which was the original plan). But glad we made it and munched
happily. It was perfectly spicy so we didnt even need any ketchup to go with
it... Make a batch as this goes to BM#53 and Kids Delight hosted by Sandhya.
Hope you enjoyed this week's series with Sprouts Sundal, Dahi Ragda Chaat and today's Methi Pakora. Stay tuned till next week with another theme....
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Prep
time : 15 mins | Frying time : 15 mins | Serves : 4
- spice level : medium to high.
Vegan fritter with gramflour and fenugreek
Ingredients:
- Besan / Kadalai maavu / gram flour - 1 cup
- Rice flour - 3 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Finely chopped fenugreek / methi leaves - 1/2 cup (fresh or frozen)
- Red chilli powder - to taste (about 1 1/2 tsp ) - adjust to taste
- Hing - a generous pinch
- Turmeric - a dash
- Ajwain / carrom seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Crushed whole coriander seeds (dhaniya) - 1/2 TBSP (optional)
- Oil - to deep fry - divided use.
Method:
- Sieve the flours together with salt. Add a ladle of hot oil (heated separately for 1 mins) and gently mix with a spoon. Now add the rest of the ingredients (except the oil for frying) and mix well.
- Methi leaves would leave out water in 2-3 mins. Add water very slowly (max 1/4 - 1/3 cup) and make a thickish batter. check for spice and salt
- Keep the rest of the oil on medium-high heat. Use a greased spoon or wet hands to drop small pakoras (or bite sized pieces) into the hot oil once ready. Be sure not to overcrowd the frying pan (or kadai)
- Fry on medium heat turning the batch over in the oil occasionally. Fry till golden brown and drain on kitchen towels. Fry the rest of the batches similarly.
- Serve hot when crispy.
Who doesn't like these!!! Tastes yum and pairs so well with a cup of tea..
ReplyDeleteSurely looks sinful ..can have it anytime!
ReplyDeleteAddictive pakoras, i can finish a plate without any guilt.
ReplyDeletecrisp crisp pakoras...perfect for our rainy weather here...
ReplyDeletethis plate and rains..is all that i need now
ReplyDeletePakoras ! Anytime dear , look lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnytime just call me. These look delicious
ReplyDeleteCan never say no to this.
ReplyDeleteMade these fritters couple of months ago for BM. We loved it. Perfectly done, looks nice and crunchy
ReplyDeleteI love methi & am sure these tasted great
ReplyDeleteAddition of methi leaves sounds delicious. Pakoras look yumm!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That plate of pakoras look so tempting!! Enjoyed all the 3 snacks you posted for this series Kalyani...
ReplyDeleteLovely pakoras with methi! They are so addictive.
ReplyDeleteA bowl of these and hot cup of filter kaapi, sorgam!!! :)
ReplyDeletelooks so crispy and definitely snack worthy!
ReplyDeleteI like that fried methi flavor perfect snack
ReplyDeleteOfcourse every one will love these pakoras. Looks very very inviting Kal
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of pakoras but you have fried them to a lovely golden brown.
ReplyDeleteMouthwatering pakoras.
ReplyDeleteAll I am missing now is some rain and a good book...would be a heavenly co,himation with these pakoras
ReplyDeleteI am a methi lover and these pakodas are looking great.
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